Two weeks ago, US intelligence learned of the preparations for an insurgency by the head of the Wagner PMC, Yevgeny Prigozhin, and warned the White House about it. The newspaper writes about it Washington post.
At the same time, intelligence did not know exactly when and what Prigogine would do.
According to the New York Times, the USA decided not to publish this data in order not to be accused of carrying out a coup. They also did not want to help the Russian authorities.
Former CNN host Erin Burnett knowledgeableHe said that after Prigozhin’s statements, US President Joe Biden was informed about the situation in Russia.
Also, US intelligence warned deputies are in Congress on building the forces of the private military company (PMC) “Wagner” near the border with Russia, which may indicate the plans of the head of the PMC, Yevgeny Prigozhin, to challenge the country’s military leadership.
According to CNN, US and other Western intelligence officials have seen signs that Prigozhin is preparing “for such a move.”